Diverse Culture

Asheville's mild weather brings Ashevillian's and visitors alike downtown where a mix of locally owned shops, galleries and eateries with open air seating are waiting to be experienced.

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Take a Brews Cruise

Asheville hosts a variety of beer festivals as well as the Asheville Brews Cruise, which provides a behind the scenes tour of Beer City, USA.

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River Arts District

With 30 galleries in the River Arts District, Asheville boasts a heralded art scene with city center art walks as well as self guided tours.

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Shindig on the Green

Every summer Asheville hosts a variety of music festivals with a wide range of musical sounds that draw a multitude of visitors every year.

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Sliding Rock Natural Waterslide

In nearby Transylvania County exists a 60 foot natural waterslide that flows into an 8 foot deep swimming hole. Fueled by 11,000 gallons of water pumped down the rock every minute, this natural attraction is a popular means to cool off in the warm summer months.

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Farm to Table Dining

Many of the city's best restaurants have paired with local farmers to bring the freshest fruits and vegetables directly from the farm to the table.

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Experience the Rush

With beautiful surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains comes proximity to great white water rafting locations such as the French Broad River, Nantahala River and Nolichucky River.

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Thomas Wolfe Memorial

The boyhood home of major American novelist Thomas Wolfe is located in Asheville and was an inspiration for his acclaimed novel "Look Homeward, Angel," published in 1929.

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A Year Round Treasure

From blooming spring flowers to colorful fall foliage to snow covered mountains, every season offers a landscape to be admired.